CHICAGO - Early voting is now available across the state as the 40 day countdown until Election Day begins. Citizens across the state begin to cast their ballots, ILGOP Chair Kathy Salvi released the following statement:

“Over the next 40 days, the Illinois Republican Party will work tirelessly to turn our state around and inform voters about the Democratic Machine’s failures: higher taxes, out-of-control crime and leaders that care more about themselves and chasing money instead of helping Illinois families. It’s time for a change. We need all Republicans to vote early. Then, help your friends and family find out how to find their polling place or, even better, get an absentee ballot or vote early. We need all Republicans to vote early and swamp the vote.”